Oh no, your AirPods are soaking wet—is it time to panic? Because AirPods aren't waterproof, it'll be helpful to dry them out as quickly as possible to avoid water damage. If you can remove the water before damage is done, you'll be in the clear! This wikiHow article will show you how to properly dry out your AirPods to prevent water damage.

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Remove your AirPods from water immediately.

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Run the Water Eject shortcut.

  1. Download the Water Eject shortcut from Routinehub. If your AirPods are paired to your iPhone, Water Eject can force excess liquid out of iPhone/iPad speakers, as well as from AirPods, using a low-frequency bass tone. Head over to https://routinehub.co/shortcut/571 on your iPhone, tap Get Shortcut, and then tap + Add Shortcut to add it to your Shortcuts gallery. Then tap over to My Shortcuts, tap Water Eject, and then Begin to run the shortcut.
    • This tool is not an official Apple tool, but it's highly recommended in Apple user forums on Reddit, as well as on other forums on the web.[2]
    • Repeat this process as many times as you need until no more water is ejected from the small speakers.[3]
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Get some silica packets or another desiccant.

  1. The silica gel packets that come with electronics and vitamins can save your AirPods. If you think there's still moisture inside your AirPods, a desiccant like silica gel can save the day. If you don't have some of these packets, you can pick some up from a crafting store, and sometimes at electronics stores.[4]
    • If silica packets aren't an option, try crystalized cat litter, which is essentially just silica gel, or unfragranced dehumidifying crystals like DampRid.[5]
    • Contrary to popular belief, rice does not work well for drawing liquid out of electronics.[6]
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If your AirPods are water damaged, replace them.

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 191,749 times.
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1. Remove the AirPods from water.
2. Pat the AirPods down with a lint-free cloth.
3. Run the Water Eject shortcut.
4. Allow the AirPods to dry.
5. Place the AirPods into a container with silica gel packets for 2 days.

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